Hormone Therapy May Improve Symptoms Even if Started Many Years After Menopause
Combined hormone replacement therapy (HRT) started many years after menopause can improve some aspects of health-related quality of life, according to the results of a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial reported in the August 21 Online First issue of the BMJ. “There is debate about the effect of…HRT on health related Read More This Entry
Bodily Conditions that Cause Acid Reflux Disorder
Acid Reflux Disorder is a disease in the digestive tract that is mainly caused by a relaxed or weak lower esophageal sphincter, also known as LES. The LES is a specialized valve muscle found between the esophagus and the stomach, permitting the entrance of liquid and food and making sure that while digesting, everything stays in the stomach. Read More This Entry
Effects of Smoking on Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a disorder that affects the large intestines. It exhibit symptoms such as cramping or pain, diarrhea, constipation, bloating and gassiness. IBS is also known in other names such functional bowel disease, mucus colitis and spastic colon. However although it also makes use of the term colitis it should never be Read More This Entry
A Look At Health And Pollution
The value of the air inside the home or staff can significantly influence one’s strength. Many people are attentive that breathing outside air pollutants (ozone, particulate substance, diesel fumes, carbon monoxide among others) increases the likelihood of developing momentous strength problems, such as asthma, concern disease and pest. Read More This Entry
Kids And Problems With Smoking
Smoking is the cause of many diseases and kills about four hundred and forty two thousand people every year in the United States. In spite of anti smoking campaigns and billboard warnings, more and more people are joining the bandwagon of smokers every year. Out of the total number of new smokers, ninety percent are children and adolescents, Read More This Entry
Adalimumab May Be Helpful for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Adalimumab may be effective for the treatment of children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, according to the results of a study reported in the August 21 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. “Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) has a pathogenic role in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis,” write Daniel J. Lovell, MD, MPH, at Cincinnati Read More This Entry
B Vitamins, Folic Acid Do Not Reduce Depression Incidence, Severity
Supplementation with B vitamins appears to be no better than placebo in reducing the incidence of depression or depressive symptoms, new research suggests. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 299 older men showed treatment with vitamins B12, B6, and folic acid produced no significant change in mood for 2 years. “We Read More This Entry
